MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET CI A004

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AQUEOUS AMMONIA
1. Identification :
Substance Identification : Aqueous Ammonia

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Gallo Manor, Gauteng, 2052, South Africa
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2. Composition and Ingredients :
COMPONENT CONCENTRATION
Ammonia 10 - 35 %
Water 65 - 90%
3. Hazards :
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
4. First Aid :
Specific Immediate Treatment
Inhalation : Remove patient from exposure, keep warm and at rest.
Obtain medical attention. Apply artificial respiration if
breathing has ceased or shows signs of failing.
Skin Contact : Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with copious
amounts of water. Obtain medical attention.
Eye Contact : Immediately irrigate with clean water, holding the
eyelids apart, for at least 20 minutes. Obtain immediate
medical attention.
Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water and
give 200 - 300 ml (half a pint) of water to drink. Obtain
Further Professional Medical medical attention.
Assistance
Symptomatic treatment and supportive
therapy as indicated.
Administer oxygen if necessary. Cold, wet
compresses should be applied to the
affected areas to relieve pain.
5. Fire Fighting :
FLASH POINT : - AUTOIGNITION TEMP. : - LEL: 16 % (v/v) UEL : 27 % (v/v)
Vapour is flammable but difficult to ignite.
Requirements for fighting a fire caused by the substance
In case of fire, use water spray.
6. Accidental Release :
Personal protection : As a minimum use gloves and eye/face protection.
Environmental precautions : For large spillages; cover with foam and transfer to
container for disposal or recovery.
Methods for cleaning up : For small spillages; drench with water and wash to
drain.
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7. Handling and Storage :
Handling : Avoid contact with skin/eyes. Do not breathe vapour.
Avoid ingestion.
Storage : Keep in a cool, well ventilated place away from oxidising
gases, halogens, hypochlorite and corrosive materials.
Keep away from copper, zinc, tin, cadmium and their
alloys.
8. Exposure and Personal Protection :
TLV-TWA: 17mg/m3 TLV-STEL: 24mg/m3 ACGIH (92 TO 93 for Ammonia)
Where exposure levels above the Threshold Limit Values is likely; and engineering controls are either
not fitted or are not totally effective, wear suitable respiratory protective equipment.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties :
Appearance : Colourless liquid
Boiling Point (/C) : 18,5
Odour : Characteristic pungent.
Odour Threshold (ppm ) : 1.7
Density (g/ml) : 0,88 35% solution
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg) : 1368
Solubility (water) : Miscible
10. Stability and Reactivity :
Hazardous Reactions and : Can react violently if in contact with oxidising gases,
decomposition products halogens, hypochlorite and corrosive materials.
Keep away from copper, zinc, tin, cadmium and their
alloys.
11. Toxicology :
Inhalation : Irritating to respiratory system. Low atmospheric
concentrations may cause irritation of the upper
respiratory tract. High atmospheric concentrations may
cause irritation to the entire respiratory tract and cause
severe injury to the mucous membranes.
Skin Contact : Irritating to skin. Repeated and/or prolonged contact
chemical burns.
Eye Contact : Irritating to eyes. The vapour is irritant but liquid is
severe irritant. The effects may be delayed for several
days.
Ingestion : Will cause corrosion of and damage to the
gastrointestinal tract.
Long Term exposure : This material has been in use for many years with no
evidence of adverse effects.
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13. Disposal :
Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation.
14. Transport :
Hazchem Code : 2P
UN No. : 2672
IMDG Packing Group : III
IMDG Class : 8
Proper Shipping Name : Aqueous Ammonia (10 - 35% Ammonia)
15. Regulations :
Users should ensure that they comply with any relevant local, state or national legislation.
16. Other :
DISCLAIMER:
Chemical Initiatives (PTY) Ltd provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no
representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to
the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a proper-trained person using this product.
Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgement in determining its
appropriateness for a particular purpose. Chemical Initiatives (PTY) Ltd makes no
representations or warranties, either express or implied, including without limitation any
warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose with respect of the
information set forth herein or the product to which the information refers. Accordingly,
Chemical Initiatives (PTY) Ltd will not be responsible for damages resulting from use of or
reliance upon this information.

Compiled by:
Technical Department, Chemical Initiatives (PTY) Ltd, Private Bag X21, Gallo Manor, Gauteng, 2052,
South Africa
Tel. +27 11 806-8700, Fax +27 11 806-8979
Last revised: May 2011